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Reply ID 2527

I can always tell when its getting near Xmas because that's when the Easter Eggs start appearing on the supermarket shelves

Reply ID 2528

Do you think we will have a Dickensian Evening this year, or is that down the pan again?

Reply ID 2529

Hey! what a good idea!!...Christmas tree for Tudor Square!....oh

Reply ID 2530

I love the idea of a Chimbo Tree in Tudor square. Where can we get one from? And how can we get lights on it? There is a Dickensian Evening this year though not as big as previous years. Because of the busy-bodies at the health and safety executive, it'll be too expensive to close the High Street. The plan is to hold it in Tudor Square, with the Impressive Christmas Tree, and in the priory grounds. Dave Walton can give us more details... Dave, over to you.

Reply ID 2531

A Christmas Tree can be got from the nursery next door to presdales school (can't remember the name). i'm sure some Ware Onliners will be able to get together to organise getting some lights put on it as well!?!

Reply ID 2532

sorry Rebbecca more xmas talk... do you think Van Hagues would sponsor a tree, they would get lots of publicity from it? Would the lights have to be plugged into a nearby friendly shop/bar/resteraunt? I understand Dickensian night will be smaller but will be trying to evoke the right community atmosphere with a less commercial slant.

Reply ID 2600

The latest on the new Christmas Festival (mustn't call it Dickensian) is that there will be stalls in Tudor Square and the Priory (I currently have 26 booked in). They will be raising money for charities or other organisations but not for their own benefit, thus no commercials. There will be a couple of small funfair rides, for younger children, again profits will be going to charity. There will be other entertainment as I book it. Father Christmas will be in his grotto inside R.E.G. Homes in the High Street, and there will be a number of shops opening late. Simply Silver will be offering a 10% discount on the night. Our shop window dressing competition will be taking place, and we are asking stall holders to dress up and have a chance of winning one or two small prizes (which I don't yet have!). There will also be entertainment in the Drill Hall. I am hoping to produce a free programme nearer the time with all details of what is on, who is open, and entertainment. We do need the support of everyone in the town, to turn out on the night and make it work! If anyone would like a stall, please let me know by ringing 01920 411968 or email tcmb@wareonline.co.uk We are charging £10-00 for stalls in Tudor Square as they include electricity (but unfortunately the square is now full) and £5-00 for the Priory. It is necessary for us to charge a fee as the cost of the whole evening is likely to be about £2000. Also if we don't charge, groups will say they want a place, then on the evening not turn up.

Reply ID 2601

Sorry, forgot to mention the Christmas Tree. Unfortunately it is not that straight forward to have a tree. There are a lot of health and safety issues with lights, fences etc. So I am not sure whether it can be included, although we will look at the possibility, at the moment, unless someone else wants to take it on, it is unlikely!

Reply ID 2607

How crazy is that - every other town and village in England can get around the so-called "health and safety" issues involved in having a Christmas tree in the High Street - and Ware can't.

Reply ID 2608

The Christmas market in our German twin town , Wulfrath makes Ware's efforts look rather sad.

Reply ID 2609

I'm off to Wulfrath again at the end of November and will be working on the Ware Town Twinning stall at the Christmas Market. I look forward to seeing you there Ray together with any other onliners who would like to join in with some real festivities!

Reply ID 2610

Ware's Christmas lights, I think they are past there best, its time they were replaced, I know that it is very expensive but half of them dont work or are not switched on by the respective shop. A nice tree in tudor square or just inside the entrance to the priory, would be very nice. Other Towns get away with it why cant Ware. Hertford has a Tree by the Castle Hall that seems O.K But it is always Ware That comes of worse . I know that they put lights on that tree by the Museem but it time for change, Light up Ware for the Ware Christmas Festival ajw

Reply ID 2611

I agree with you there ajw, it would be nice to have a really colourful and lively atmosphere at Christmas time in Ware, although I don't remember the lights being that bad. I always think how nice they look, but you may be right in thinking that they need refurbishing. I can't believe that it is beyond the good townspeople of Ware to organise a Christmas tree!!....if so, then we must be the only town in Europe without one.

Reply ID 2612

I think that the lights that are put up for the Christmas season in Ware are probably some of the best looking lights in local towns during December, simple but very effective! Yes, there are a lot of bulbs that aren't working, and maybe there can be a way of replacing these at not too much of an expense. Surely Ware can sort out a Christmas tree, so not to be out done by other towns in the locality. Friends that have visited Ware over the Christmas break, have commented before as to why Ware doesn't have a Christmas tree somewhere in the centre of the town, for the whole town to enjoy.

Reply ID 2613

Martin - yep , be great to meet up . Now here's a thing . Last time I was there I stayed at this guesthouse - Haus Bovensiepen on Goethestrasse 43-45, 5603 Wulfrath . Now I can't seem to get a number from intl dir enqs to call them on and make a reservation. Do you know of anywhere else in Wulfrath town thats a good place to stay for a few nights ? Thanks for any info .

Reply ID 2615

Decorate the large willow tree outside the Waterfront pub, it would look fab!

Reply ID 2617

I understand that Glaxos provided the Christmas lights (which must have been a long time ago as they look rather tatty when unlit. Perhaps the Town centre manager could ask them for a replacement as the people who run the public relations line probably spend Christmas in some far flung corner of the world and may be unaware of the impoverished Christmas us Warites endure. Perhaps they would consider providing a 'health and safety checked' tree for Tudor Square or other location. Lets hope they open their hearts this Christmas and find a 'cure' for the seasonal malaise as effective as Zantac for the masses. ent

Reply ID 2618

The cost of replacing the christmas lights is about £20,000, however there may be a chance that they will be replaced next year as EHDC are looking at paying. We have had a problem in relacing the globes covering the lights as the original manufacturer is long gone. This year we the town council have found a company that can produce them, so there should be some new ones. It is the town council that deal with lights and at the moment, not TCM. As for the Christmas tree, I will make some enquiries as to what we would need and if we can afford the costs. Keep watching!!!

Reply ID 2632

Does anybody know who to contact about the tree decorating in Leaside Church and is it being held the same weekend as the Christmas Festival?

Reply ID 2644

Hows about organizing all the kids who let off fire works around the town to do it in Tudor Square at the same time , it would be a superb display (all be it somewhat lethal) . . . but still ??

Reply ID 2709

I have just read in the Mercury that 'Dickens night' will no longer be named as such and that traffic will be allowed to use the roads on the night. Surely this is unsafe. If the streets are full of people, especially families, shouldn't the roads be left clear. All this fuss about health and safety and the most obvious point has been missed. Any opinions?

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Does anybody know who to contact about the tree decorating in Leaside Church and is it being held the same weekend as the Christmas Festival?

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